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The 49ers have been a very small player in free agency, and don’t expect that to change. The team’s build-through-the-draft philosophy, and their narrow cap space have dictated their frugal free-agent philosophy.
Some might say this is the year to blow it out in free agency. With a few key pieces, the 49ers could not only return to the Super Bowl, but win it. However, if the 49ers over spend for a cornerback like Darrelle Revis or Nnamdi Asomugha, it means they won’t be able to retain their own players in the future.
Signing big-ticket free agents hardly guarantees success. Look what happened to the Eagles’ Dream Team.
The 49ers also don’t want to be the Ravens, where they have to lose key players following a Super Bowl. The 49ers want sustained success and they want to stay true to their word when they say they want to sign their own players.
Do you think this is the right philosophy? Or should the 49ers go for it and deal with the salary cap ramifications later?